Communicative Disorders Assistant

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Full time

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provides client and family-centred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented
- Respects the client/family?s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
- Bases practice on direction provided by the Speech-Language Pathologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Carries out the Speech-Language Pathology designated programs to individual clients or groups of clients who are being seen for augmentative and alternative communication and documents client progress
- Provides education to clients, caregivers and other professionals under direct supervision by the Speech-Language Pathologist
- Develops materials for use with individual clients.
- Participates in on-the-job training and continuing education/professional development where appropriate
- Documents accurate workload statistics
- Collects relevant data as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist
- Maintains clean, safe equipment and materials and assists in reviewing inventory
- Attends and participates in staff meetings
- Participates in quality management activities
- Communicates in a timely and effective manner with team members and clients
- Provides client/caregiver training, follow-up and equipment preparation under the supervision of the primary clinician
- Identifies practice issues and participates in their resolution with the clinical staff
- Adheres to Charting Guideline, Speech-Language Pathology Documentation Guidelines and the Ontario College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Standards of Practice
- Participates in research activities as applicable
- Utilizes research information to support evidence based practice
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Graduate of a Communicative Disorders Assistant program
- Previous job related experience required (or practicum experience for new graduates)
- Experience working with children with physical and developmental disabilities preferred
- Experience working in a an interdisciplinary setting is preferred
- Familiarity and experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems, specialized hardware and software preferred
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Self directed learner who demonstrates initiative
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities
- Knowledge of speech, language and communication strategies for intervention and training
- Ability to modify delivery of program activities based on client?s interest and abilities
- Valid driver?s license and access to a reliable vehicle required for travel in the community
- Willingness to work in a variety of regions including Toronto, Durham, York and Simcoe as required



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